as in inscription
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hic jacet
Noun
-
During a visit to the library in February, Igra opened the book to show its inscription.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026 -
It’s widely believed that Elizabeth II was buried with her wedding ring; as such, the mystery of the inscription remains a secret for the lifetime loves to share.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The inversion of Ehrlich's nightmare scenario is perhaps the most fitting epitaph for his life's central thesis.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2026
-
That was the takeaway from his interview with Politico, an epitaph for the continent’s migration policy, strategic posture and governing class.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Hic jacet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hic%20jacet. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
